Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Medieval India: An Imperial Capital: Vijayanagara

Question:
Krishna Dev Raya was one of the powerful rulers of Vijaynagara Empire. He belonged to which of the following dynasty?
Options:
Tuluva
Saluva
Sangama
Raya
Correct Answer:
Tuluva
Explanation:
Within the Vijaynagara polity, claimants to power included members of the ruling lineage as well as military commanders. The first dynasty, known as the Sangama dynasty, exercised control till 1485. They were supplanted by the Saluvas, military commanders, who remained in power till 1503 when they were replaced by the Tuluvas. Krishnadeva Raya belonged to the Tuluva dynasty